The LSRA Annual Report, published today, outlines increased complaints activity, enforcement and progress across the legal services sector. Key highlights from the report 21% increase in complaints received, up from 1,476 in 2024 to 1,788 in 2025. Record 1,933 complaints closed in a single year and the third consecutive year in which complaint closures increased. [...]
The LSRA wishes to advise the public that “Gioia Solicitors” or “Gioia Lawyers” or “Gioia Advogados” is holding itself out as a firm entitled to provide legal services in Ireland and having offices at 18 College Street, Lurganboy, Cavan and at 102 Drumalee Manor, Cavan. Please note the following: “Gioia Solicitors” or “Gioia Lawyers” or “Gioia [...]
Wills and probate complaints highlight key lessons for legal practitioners and consumers The LSRA has published its latest independent complaints handling report, covering 3 September 2025 to 6 March 2026. A total of 1,000 complaints about legal practitioners (solicitors and barristers) were received during the reporting period, an increase of 19% on the [...]
The LSRA has published its third six-month update on progress to address barriers facing aspiring and early career solicitors and barristers, covering the period from October 2025 to March 2026. The latest report highlights a number of developments progressed with the professional bodies — the Law Society of Ireland, the Honorable Society of King’s [...]
The LSRA has announced the appointment of Niamh Muldoon as our new Chief Executive Officer. She will take up the role on 23 March 2026. Niamh joins the LSRA from the Veterinary Council of Ireland, where she has served as Chief Executive Officer and Registrar since 2019. Before that, she held senior roles at the [...]